The obligation
The ACT Formwork Code helps duty holders, including PCBUs, workers, HSRs, manufacturers, importers and suppliers, comply with the WHS Act and WHS Regulation.
Use of the Code is recommended if you design, construct, erect, alter, maintain, use, dismantle or remove formwork. Duty holders with a role in managing formwork risks include PCBUs, officers and principal contractors, designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant, substances and structures, workers, and other persons such as visitors.
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- The ACT Formwork Code helps duty holders, including PCBUs, workers, HSRs, manufacturers, importers and suppliers, comply with the WHS Act and WHS Regulation.
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- legislation.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Scope and Duty Holders — Formwork Code of Practice (ACT) is a WHS requirement set out in Formwork (ACT). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety (Formwork Code of Practice) Approval 2024 > Scope and Application § Scope and application.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Scope and Duty Holders — Formwork Code of Practice (ACT) is a WHS obligation under Formwork (ACT). In short, The ACT Formwork Code helps duty holders, including PCBUs, workers, HSRs, manufacturers, importers and suppliers, comply with the WHS Act and WHS Regulation.
What changed recently?
Scope and Duty Holders — Formwork Code of Practice (ACT) was last updated on 19 October 2026.